Jackie Northam
Stories
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World
Spokesman Presented Taliban As More Inclusive This Time Around In Press Conference
The Taliban made some big promises during its first press conference since capturing Afghanistan. They said they would protect a free media and women's rights, but within the framework of Islam law.
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World
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani Has Left The Country
Afghan officials told the Associated Press that President Ashraf Ghani left the country, and the Taliban said they will move further into Kabul.
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Asia
China Embraces Taliban, Eyeing Own Interests
China and the Taliban are increasing their outreach to each other, as the insurgent group takes over much of Afghanistan.
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Taliban Keeps Up Diplomatic Push In Effort To Establish Legitimacy
While Taliban militants retake control of large parts of Afghanistan, its leaders have been on a diplomatic blitz recently.
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Law & Courts
Final Arguments Begin In The Extradition Process For Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou
The last phase of an extradition hearing for senior Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou begins in Vancouver, Canada. The trial has become part of a broader geopolitical struggle between the U.S. and China.
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National Security
As U.S. Troops Leave Afghanistan, Exports Assess The Results Of Reconstruction
The U.S. spent billions to support reconstruction efforts in Afghanistan over the past two decades. The results have been mixed. American experts are assessing some of the lessons learned.
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Wives Of Opposition Leaders In Nicaragua Seek Help Internationally
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has been arresting his political opponents who are disappearing into prisons. Two of their wives are appealing to the U.S. to help.
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World
Photojournalist Killed While Covering Clash Between Afghan Forces And The Taliban
Journalist Danish Siddiqui was killed while covering a clash between Afghan forces and the Taliban. The 38-year-old Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer had worked with Reuters for more than a decade.
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Law & Courts
U.S. Prosecutors Say They've Charged 4 Iranians With Plotting To Kidnap A Journalist
The Department of Justice say Iranian intelligence officials were planning to lure an Iranian-American author, activist and journalist from New York to another country. An indictment came out Tuesday.
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National
White House Says U.S. Will Move Away From Goods Made By Forced Labor In Xinjiang
The Biden administration announced measures to eliminate goods made by forced labor in China's Xinjiang region from supply chains used by U.S. companies.